+The Navigatorz Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Well, I'm seriously thinking of doing this cache machine. This will be my first, so be easy on me. Quote Link to comment
+Half-Canadian Posted December 22, 2005 Author Share Posted December 22, 2005 I've just posted some info to the cache page for anyone who is working on the Washington DeLorme Challenge. The dreaded page 107 can be completed by a quick visit to Point Roberts, about 35 minutes beyond the border crossing at Blaine, for those that are interested. Check the cache page for more details on border crossing requirements and available caches at the Point. Quote Link to comment
Tracy Face & Brendan Too! Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 (edited) Hello All- After reading about the Bellingham CM my son and I have decided that this sounds like an adventure that we can't miss out on. Not to mention that the starting point is about .8 miles from our house! This will be our first CM and we're pretty clueless but we're always good for comic relief andwe'll make everyone else look really good. My son is 8 y.o. and pretty game. I however, am an old Mom and may slow him down some. Onward, Tracy Face and Brendan Too! Edited December 23, 2005 by Tracy Face & Brendan Too! Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Hey, the bookmark list says that it is preliminary, and it was posted on the 11th. Has that changed at all since the 11th? Quote Link to comment
+Half-Canadian Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Hey, the bookmark list says that it is preliminary, and it was posted on the 11th. Has that changed at all since the 11th? The bookmark list and the PDF cache machine route will be updated with a final version on Sunday or Monday -- I've got one disabled cache to remove and a few new ones to add. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Hey, the bookmark list says that it is preliminary, and it was posted on the 11th. Has that changed at all since the 11th? The bookmark list and the PDF cache machine route will be updated with a final version on Sunday or Monday -- I've got one disabled cache to remove and a few new ones to add. Ok, I won't print it out until then. I've done about 8 of them already. I'm hoping that my husband and I can come!!! Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Current Yahoo weather report for the Cache Machine is Scattered Showers High 42°F Low 32°F Precip. 30 % And just cloudy on Sunday so we might be looking ok. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Current Yahoo weather report for the Cache Machine is Scattered Showers High 42°F Low 32°F Precip. 30 % And just cloudy on Sunday so we might be looking ok. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 We just got a couple inches of snow here, and it's still snowing. Quote Link to comment
+Team Jac'd Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hey all, KidAce and I are hoping to find someone to carpool up with to this event next weekend, and are willing to pay our share of gas money, etc. We need a ride from Renton, WA, but can travel a bit to get dropped off before the event as long as we can get dropped off at home after the event. Please use the Team Jac'd page from GC.com (http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?guid=f79a7f2e-cb4c-4a68-af61-9561119769db) to get in touch with us. cheers, Poppa J and KidAce from Team Jac'd Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 (edited) I've had an unknown sickness for almost a year now. Sometimes I feel worse, sometimes I feel better. It has made me not want to plan for the future. But I was very excited about the thought of going on this cache machine, so I've told everyone that I would be going. Of course, now that I have committed, I've gone downhill very badly in the last few days. Fall-out from the busy holidays, I guess. Anyways, I'm bummed, because I have a fear that I won't feel well enough to go on this machine. Please pray for me and send good thoughts my way, cause I really want to go. Thanks. Edited December 31, 2005 by Ambrosia Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Anyways, I'm bummed, because I have a fear that I won't feel well enough to go on this machine. Please pray for me and send good thoughts my way, cause I really want to go. Bummer, Ambrosia! I'm praying for you - get lots of rest so you can save your energy for the CM. Quote Link to comment
+Half-Canadian Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Updates have been made to the Bellingham Cache Machine page: Final draft of the cache machine route posted. Final bookmark list posted. Coordinates for Friday dinner location and Saturday refreshment stop posted. Miscellaneous notes (weather, alternate caches, routing) Looking forward to seeing everyone there Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Anyways, I'm bummed, because I have a fear that I won't feel well enough to go on this machine. Please pray for me and send good thoughts my way, cause I really want to go. Bummer, Ambrosia! I'm praying for you - get lots of rest so you can save your energy for the CM. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Updates have been made to the Bellingham Cache Machine page: Final draft of the cache machine route posted. Final bookmark list posted. Coordinates for Friday dinner location and Saturday refreshment stop posted. Miscellaneous notes (weather, alternate caches, routing) Looking forward to seeing everyone there Great! Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Anyways, I'm bummed, because I have a fear that I won't feel well enough to go on this machine. Please pray for me and send good thoughts my way, cause I really want to go. Bummer, Ambrosia! I'm praying for you - get lots of rest so you can save your energy for the CM. Thanks. You have almost a week to rest up and prepare for this Ambrosia. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you, however you need to think positively that you will be attending. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Anyways, I'm bummed, because I have a fear that I won't feel well enough to go on this machine. Please pray for me and send good thoughts my way, cause I really want to go. Bummer, Ambrosia! I'm praying for you - get lots of rest so you can save your energy for the CM. Thanks. You have almost a week to rest up and prepare for this Ambrosia. I will be thinking positive thoughts for you, however you need to think positively that you will be attending. I'm trying! Quote Link to comment
+Kiersolvd Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) I am looking to join a carpool for a Saturday only trip. Am willing to drive and meet in Bellevue on north. Edited January 3, 2006 by Kiersolvd Quote Link to comment
+Patudles Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Planning on going to my first Cache Machine, Wooo hooo! Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Are we doing a Pre-CM thing on Friday like in the past? If so when and where? Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Are we doing a Pre-CM thing on Friday like in the past? If so when and where? Weeellllll! If you were to actually read the cache page you'd find this: "Is anything going on before, during, or after? - There will be a pre-CM dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, at El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina, N48° 47.400 W122° 29.066, 190 E. Bakerview (one block east of Meridian, driveway entrance on east side of building). Menu offerings include all the usual tasty Mexican fare, along with some specialty items. Menu prices for most items around $10.00, full bar available." Quote Link to comment
+Silly Look Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. And Laurie already posted the cache so I don't want to make waves...get it! (Bellingham Boat Launch, boat, waves, I don't want to make waves...? Hello is the mike on? tap, tap.) Edited January 4, 2006 by Silly Look Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Are we doing a Pre-CM thing on Friday like in the past? If so when and where? Weeellllll! If you were to actually read the cache page you'd find this: "Is anything going on before, during, or after? - There will be a pre-CM dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 6, at El Cazador Mexican Grill & Cantina, N48° 47.400 W122° 29.066, 190 E. Bakerview (one block east of Meridian, driveway entrance on east side of building). Menu offerings include all the usual tasty Mexican fare, along with some specialty items. Menu prices for most items around $10.00, full bar available." Read the Cache Page? Wouldn't that be considered cheating? I must not have been awake enough this morning when I looked for that info... I swear I looked and didn't see it. See you all there... I might be a bit late for the Friday dinner. I don't get to leave Everett until around 6pm and I will need to check into my hotel before heading over to dinner. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. Are you ready, Andrew? Quote Link to comment
+AndrewRJ Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. Are you ready, Andrew? Don't make me bring a stick Cathy Hmm those hip waders the company lets me borrow are lookin mighty helpfull. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. Are you ready, Andrew? Don't make me bring a stick Cathy Hmm those hip waders the company lets me borrow are lookin mighty helpfull. Would they fit Cathy? I'll have the camera ready. Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. Are you ready, Andrew? Don't make me bring a stick Cathy Hmm those hip waders the company lets me borrow are lookin mighty helpfull. Would they fit Cathy? I'll have the camera ready. I was just thinking you should bring your DrySuit, RD... Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was going to change "Bellingham Boat Launch" and make it a little easier, then realized part of the fun is hanging your friend off the dock to get wet. So I decided to leave it. Are you ready, Andrew? Don't make me bring a stick Cathy Hmm those hip waders the company lets me borrow are lookin mighty helpfull. Would they fit Cathy? I'll have the camera ready. I was just thinking you should bring your DrySuit, RD... I would but I think the darn thing shrunk. You know all that exposure to salt water and drying in the sun. Quote Link to comment
+The Navigatorz Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'm excited about geocaching on the wet side this weekend. I see the weatherman is predicting rain, so being from the dry side, I'd like to know how the wetsiders prepare: Do you use an umbrella? Do you use a rain coat and hat, or a poncho? Do you just forget about the rain gear and just get all wet? Do you rub on any rain repellant? Like Rain-X? Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) RD...darned if the same thing didn't happen to my wetsuit...you would think they would make them better... -- Nav...The Rain-X would get my vote...yeah, that's it... Nothing or Coat and hat for the light stuff, Unbrella for the heaver stuff (although this comes in handy for keeping logs dry as well). Edited January 5, 2006 by Allanon Quote Link to comment
+Kiersolvd Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 At Grasses of Late Summer, the last log entry (1/2/06) said I had this one in my sights but there was more standing water than my boots could handle, plus a lot of hunters blasting away at waterfowl nearby. Will have to come back with my big boots and a blaze orange vest. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'm excited about geocaching on the wet side this weekend. I see the weatherman is predicting rain, so being from the dry side, I'd like to know how the wetsiders prepare I wear a waterproof jacket and use a rain hat because it doesn't restrict my peripheral vision. Gore-tex boots. Underneath, no cotton if at all possible. Cotton soaks up water and the result makes you uncomfortable at best, miserable and at risk for hypothermia at worst. At this point I've accumulated enough water resistant/proof clothing from REI that I can cache quite comfortably all day in the rain, and I just layer it on according to how cold it is. Quote Link to comment
+Half-Canadian Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 The weekend weather actually looks quite favourable for January -- Only light showers are predicted both Saturday and Sunday, and daytime temps from 7-10 degrees Celcius (that's high 40's to low 50's for you yanks ) Great caching weather! See you all soon... H-C Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Oh, and when I'm up near Canada, I make sure to bring my crampons and ice axe. All that ice in the great frozen North, you know. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'm excited about geocaching on the wet side this weekend. I see the weatherman is predicting rain, so being from the dry side, I'd like to know how the wetsiders prepare: Do you use an umbrella? Do you use a rain coat and hat, or a poncho? Do you just forget about the rain gear and just get all wet? Do you rub on any rain repellant? Like Rain-X? What's an umbrella? I have a Stearns rain coat, and semi-waterproof hiking boots. And I bring a dry set of clothes to change in to. I have a real nice pair of waterproof boots but can't drive in them, and while running a cache machine taking the time to change in & out of boots would seriously cramp my style. Quote Link to comment
+Cache Dance Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 We'll, I can see this is going to be a blast!! I've been wondering what to do with the Rain-ex........don't wanna go out in the rain to put it on the windshield! Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) Well even though Mr. WD and I were there the end of September we are still planning on attending. We have found there are probably enough new caches to keep us busy. Plus, we are anxious to see all of you, at least at dinnertime. Now, if I can just shake this sore throat/cold thing I have had for two days. Maybe Pandora can pray for me too! I hope Ambrosia is feeling better! Looking forward to seeing everybody! Especially you Pepper! Edited January 5, 2006 by Wienerdog Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) Been recovering from a bad cold , but Inmywoods and I'll be heading up north. I think we're going to take it easy and head out whenever we get up. Looks like my milestone cache will be on that day. Had been planning on hitting a real hike with snowshoes, but health is more important. We will be travelling in a white Subaru. Edited January 5, 2006 by evergreenhiker! Quote Link to comment
+Wienerdog Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Been recovering from a bad cold , but Inmywoods and I'll be heading up north. I think we're going to take it easy and head out whenever we get up. Looks like my milestone cache will be on that day. Had been planning on hitting a real hike with snowshoes, but health is more important. We will be travelling in a white Subaru. MR and I will be looking forward to seeing you both! So glad you plan on attending. We might not see you until dinnertime but hopefully we can get a seat closeby! Quote Link to comment
lucyandrickie Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Four cachers on the road!!!!! Pepper, Tiag, and L&R are on the way to Bellingham...see you on the road. Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Not real likely we'll make it up there in time for dinner tonight, but we'll sure try. Just hope Seattle and Everett traffic is kind today! Quote Link to comment
+travisl Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 You folks have a great time! Wish I was joining you, but work's sending me south this weekend. I look forward to the stories Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Just hope Seattle and Everett traffic is kind today! Waving from Bellingham Not from what LittleBlue just recently told me on the phone. Hope to see you all soon! Quote Link to comment
+Team Noltex Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Well, when you don't get out of Tacoma until 6:00 pm, traffic isn't too bad. A bit too late to make it to dinner, but it could have been worse. Quote Link to comment
+Plaidguy Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 (edited) Four cachers on the road!!!!! Pepper, Tiag, and L&R are on the way to Bellingham...see you on the road. We DID see you on the road! Oops, Prying Pandora was logged on as Plaidguy! Edited January 7, 2006 by Plaidguy Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Inmywoods adn I are taking our sweet time of it. LOL. Finally about to hit the road...I figure some night caching is in order. Quote Link to comment
+Stump Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 You missed the good weather EGH. Hope you at least got some caching in before the skies let loose with a downpour. Quote Link to comment
+Lowrider71 Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 What a great time, I had a great time meeting some new cachers & some not so new cacher, a very special THANK YOU to Half-Canadian for all you did on this. Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 You missed the good weather EGH. Hope you at least got some caching in before the skies let loose with a downpour. Yep, we got hit wiht a ton of water last half of the day. Called it a day after pda died out sometime after 6 pm. LUcky if we got 10 today, but we did run into Pepper and gang! Only cachers we saw all day. Anyhow, we're only an hour or so south so we'll be back up here when it's nicer and the days longer. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Half-Canadian you planned & executed a great cache machine in the true Travis fashion. Well done...and the cookies were really good & appreciated too. Quote Link to comment
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